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Loading Special Paper and Other Media

Loading capacities for EPSON special media

You can achieve good results with most types of plain paper. However, coated paper results in higher quality printouts because these media absorb smaller amounts of ink.

EPSON provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in EPSON ink jet printers. EPSON recommends using media distributed by EPSON to ensure high-quality results. See Media types for a complete list of these products.

When loading special media distributed by EPSON, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind.

Caution:
Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.

Note:
If you extend the printable area by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting in the printer software, the cut corner on special paper may mar your printout.

Note:
  • To avoid gaps, always return the adjust lever to the  position before printing on media of standard thickness.
  • When the adjust lever is in the  position, make sure that the High Speed check box in the printer driver's Advanced dialog box is cleared. To clear this check box, you may also need to change the Print Quality setting or align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
  • If you wish to print on the reverse side of an Ink Jet Card with Maximum selected as the Printable Area setting, curl the card so that it will lie flat before loading. Set the adjust lever to the  position before printing.

Loading capacities for EPSON special media

Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for EPSON special media.

Media Type

Loading Capacity

PhotoQuality Ink Jet Paper

Up to 30 sheets.

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

Up to 30 index cards.
Always place the included support sheet* under the cards.

Ink Jet Transparencies

Up to 10 sheets.

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

Archival Matte Paper

Up to 20 sheets. Always place a support sheet* under the stack of paper.

Double Sided Matte Paper

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

One sheet at a time.

*  Take care not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media.


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